Many people have been complaining lately about Digg. The "bury-brigade", who bury stories just because they don't like the subject matter, and bullying trolls who tear apart anything just for sport. Digg do not seem to want to do anything about it either, Kevin and co seem quite happy that they are pulling together an audience of loud-mouth halfwits who like anonymously inflicting pain and upset. They say a community follows the pattern set by the founders ... ;) There might be an … [Read more...]

Bit of an autobiographical feel to this post. Don't worry if this is not to your taste, there will be more tips tomorrow! In my post about what memes are I invited anyone to tag me with a meme in return for a link and a free copy of my forthcoming ebook. Bonnie tagged me for a Multiple Choice Meme. I choose to answer the question "What talent or skill would you most like to have?". I'm actually going to cheat and cover two questions with my answer. The other question I will answer is "What … [Read more...]

As if I don't already just give and give and give ;) you can get more of my blog tips over at The Blog Herald in my new weekly "10 minute blog tips" series :) First post is about getting more comments, let me know what you think ... … [Read more...]

Remember my squidoffer? Remember just to get it seen I had to beg you for votes? Um, can I beg you to vote for my ad again? Squidoo just reset my votes back to zero. So my ad that I have paid for to show 12 weeks is not visible anywhere. Kind of sucks, when you buy advertising you hope at least people will see it. If you have 7 seconds could you PLEASE vote for my ad in the following … [Read more...]

Here are my top commenters for the month of April. If you were here in person I would give you all hugs, instead here are some links ;)MarkJackJeffJenColbsAshishAshwinMarcRajChris Baskind … [Read more...]

Brian Clark and I are in a deadly blog battle over at Daily Blog Tips, please come to my aid with your vote clicks! … [Read more...]

Are you waiting for me to get around to another blog critique submission announcement? Well if you want a review and can't wait for me to get around to you a new site called UBlogMe has been set up especially to help bloggers get reviewed right now and for free.While they are still finishing off, Marc (the founder of the site) thought he would offer chrisg.com readers a first look so you can try out the service and give them your feedback. I know you guys are so smart and helpful they will get a … [Read more...]

Want to see a critique of this blog? Check out the excellent suggestions made over at Search-This.I have implemented all but the printer friendly and blogroll recommendations. You might find one or two ideas to help you improve your own blog.If anybody else wants to critique this blog, go ahead, I love to receive feedback! :) … [Read more...]

Three interviews with little me, what is the world coming to? :)I have started enjoying being interviewed lately, I think I am starting to be more relaxed and not stumble over my words quite so much. If you want to interview me feel free to ask, if you have interesting questions I will most likely be up for it.Email interview by Misha Degtyarev about how I got into blogging and my approachAudio interview at Jenerous about Killer Flagship Content, web2.0 and online businessI was also interviewed … [Read more...]

My squidoffer is languishing in the mire of the voteless. The way these Squidoo Offers work is your ad is only visible if you get enough votes, it must be in the top 5 to be seen. Problem is I replaced the ad this week and all my votes seem to have been reset - PLUS I added it to two new categories. Without being seen it won't get votes, and the only way for it to be seen on lenses is for it to be voted into the top 5 - see my problem?If you have a spare 47 seconds could you PLEASE vote up my … [Read more...]